Leukemia Patient Resource Area

Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. Leukemia is divided into four categories: myelogenous or lymphocytic, each of which can be acute or chronic. About 35,070 new cases of leukemia will be diagnosed in the United States this year, mostly in older people. Survival rates for leukemia have tripled in the past thirty years. Learn more about the different types of leukemia and treatments available by using the links below.

Cancer.gov: Leukemia Home Page
Information from the NCI about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of leukemia.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF)
The LRF provides patient programs including educational resources, emotional support, and financial assistance.

ONS Book for Patients